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D Y Patil International School BELGIUM

We foster creativ-ity and curiosity in students, cultivating open-mindedness and individual reflection. Students are engaged in school life as well as in the life of the larger community. We set the building blocks of life-long learning and prepare students to become active partici-pants in a democratic society.

We enable students to navigate our complex, global society. As part of a global educa-tion group we have a unique role in bridging continents, uniting cultures, exchanging ideas and fostering friendships for a bet-ter world.

Dedication is re-quired for dreams to become reality. We value achievement and promote individual growth by meeting each student’s in-terests, abilities and needs. We continually strive for academic excellence, building on previous successes and constantly improv-ing opportunities for learning.

We celebrate our diversity, we celebrate our achievements and we have fun together.

It is with great pleasure that we present you with this brief intro-duction to D Y Patil International School, Belgium. Should you choose us for your children’s education, we will do our best to as-sist you and your children to settle quickly into our community, and to help your children make the most of this educational opportunity.

Your children are the most precious resource within our school and we need to nurture them by providing the very best education possible. We believe that this means offering a vibrant, innovative and rigorous experience, aligned with the International Primary Curriculum and University of Cambridge Programmes. This curricu-lum inspires and challenges our students to develop a love of learn-ing, and ensures that they have the knowledge, skills and values to cope with a rapidly changing world. We are now also an IB world school, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

As part of our community of learners, your children will experience a warm and welcoming environment, and gain a sense of confi-dence from the highly skilled and professional staff working here at the school. We are a happy, exciting place, filled with successful children learning the academic, personal and social skills necessary for life long learning, success and happiness.

At DYP International School Belgium, education is viewed as a partnership. Throughout the year we look forward to meeting with parents both formally and informally as we share in the education of our students.

Dr Ajeenkya D Y Patil CHAIRMAN OF D Y PATIL GROUP

Welcome by the Board Chair

Over a 34-year history, our school has been recognized for aca-demic excellence and a family atmosphere. Now, as part of a global group of 178 schools, institutes and universities, we are in a unique position to prepare students for a global life. We guide students through international curricula from Pre School to the IB Diploma Programme, through exchange programmes, partnerships with other international schools, global project teams and co-curricular activities.

We continually build on previous successes and are constantly im-proving opportunities for learning. We value achievement, we cel-ebrate the diversity of over 16 countries represented in our student body, and we have fun together.

The Council of International Schools, in its 5 year accreditation visit, affirmed us for having “students’ learning as the prompt for all school improvement” and for “strong, positive community spirit” across all sectors of the school community (December 2013).

At DYP International School Belgium we are bridging continents, uniting cultures, exchanging ideas, and fostering friendships for a better world.

Edmond A. Maher B.ED., M.A., M.ED.

DIRECTOR

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Learning beyond boundaries… the D Y Patil Group advantageOnly 30 years ago the D Y Patil Group started with one edu-cational institute and now has over 170 schools, institutes and universities globally. As well as undertaking substantial charitable works, that visionary and results oriented approach typifies the qualities fostered in our students.

In collaboration with other D Y Patil schools students are linked to fast developing and competitive regions. Children in our classrooms are studying, working and interacting with children from around the world. Building sought after skills in workplac-es globally, as well as fostering understanding, harmony and a more peaceful world.

Children in our classrooms are studying, working and interacting with children from around the world

The average IB Diploma score for DYP International Schools globally in 2012 was 33, with the world IB-average being 29.83. DYP schools IB Diploma students received offers from premier universities and colleges across the globe including:

UKLondon School of Economics, CASS Business School (City University London), Oxford, Cambridge, University College London (UCL), King’s College London, University of Warwick, University of Manchester.

USA & CANADABoston University, Babson College, Emerson College, University of Southern California, University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign, Purdue University, Penn State University, Northeastern University, Bentley University, University of Richmond, University of British Columbia (Vancouver).

INDIA Symbiosis University, Jai Hind College, H.R. College, Lala Lajpatrai College, K.C. College, Podar College.

SINGAPORE Lasalle College of the Arts, S.P. Jain (Global BBA).


Pre School - responding to individual differences… From ages 3 to 4 instruction seeks to build upon what chil-dren already know. Through fun themes included in the Early Years International Primary Curriculum (IPC) children develop their enquiry, thinking, reasoning, decision-making, problem solving and mathematical abilities. The acquisition of English language skills is of key importance, particularly through speaking, phonics and literacy awareness. We are able to cater for students who speak little or no English.

From age 5 students commence the formal curriculum through Cambridge English and Mathematics programmes as well as IPC. Students learn about the world in a playful way and build foundational skills in Dutch.

Throughout Pre-School learning is enhanced with participation in Physical Education, Music, Arts, Craft and Dance.

In a loving and caring environment we encourage respect for one another and the world around us, good manners and ap-propriate behaviour and run mixed age learning activities. We celebrate birthdays, Sinterklaas, Diwali, Hanukah, Eid, Christ-mas, Carnival, Halloween and various other cultural traditions relevent to our students.

In a loving and caring environ-ment we teach respect for one another and the world around us

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Primary School - nurturing inquisitive minds…

Students aged 6 to 10 enjoy a vibrant and exciting learning ex-perience. They follow the Cambridge International Mathemat-ics and English curricula, as well as standardised examina-tions to assess progress against international benchmarks.

Students continue the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Divided into units of work, following themes designed to ap-peal to children, the IPC builds international understanding and includes Geography, History, ICT, Science, Art and Drama, as well as numerous field trips. Dutch, French, Music, Personal and Social Education, Physical Education and swimming are also part of the formal educational programme. Learning is supported and enriched by team teaching and challenge activities, individual learning targets and English as an addi-tional language support. We pride ourselves on detailed school reports and productive parent-teacher meetings.

Shared projects connect us to others around the world. A positive classroom atmosphere, nurturing school environ-ment, awards, celebration of birthdays, cultural events and house activities help students feel supported and confident. We strive to meet each child’s individual needs and help them develop good manners and appropriate behavior. Our engag-ing curriculum encourages a love of learning.

Shared projects connect us to others around the world


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In addition to making connec-tions between subject areas,students connect what they learn to the world through global learning activities.


Middle School - a mix of practical experience and theoretical knowledge…

The Middle School curriculum gives students a solid base from which to work in a variety of disciplines. Of course the nurtur-ing elements of Primary School are still evident, but we instill a sense of independence and prepare students for the social, emotional and academic challenges of secondary education.

In these 3 middle school years, students follow the traditional subject areas, but also make connections between subject areas, such as showing how Science and Geography link; look-ing at the use of Math in Art, using English grammar in second language acquisition. By making these connections explicit, students are able to broadly apply their knowledge, skills and understanding.

In addition to making connections between subject areas, students connect what they learn to the world in which we live through global learning activities.

Students participate in a broad range of sporting and cultural activities such as basketball, football, swimming, music and art club. Also, students take part in a Belgian outdoor education camp and ski week in Italy. Cambridge Checkpoint exams are taken in class 8, enabling teachers and students to gauge progress against students in other international schools globally, and are an excellent preparation for the IGCSE examinations and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

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Senior School - pathways to the future… After completing the Middle School curriculum and Cambridge Checkpoint exams, our students have gained the skills of col-laborative learning and inquiry-based research, sat rigorous exams and undertaken learning activities of a local and global nature.

Students undertake the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) in Classes 9 and 10. This course is a 2-year programme with a wide range of subjects. Decisions on examination entries are usually made in agree-ment with the teacher, the parent and the pupil. All IGCSE subjects follow the syllabus set out by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).

In Classes 11 and 12, students follow the International Bac-calaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Diploma students study six subjects over two years, one from each of six subject groups. Three subjects are studied at Higher Level and three at Standard Level. Additionally, all IB Diploma students take the three core elements of the diploma: Theory of Knowl-edge, the Extended Essay and Creativity, Action and Service. Students may also choose to take a selection of IB subjects instead of the full IB Diploma.

Both the IGCSE and IB give the very best academic prepa-ration for university. Universally recognised for excellence, they strike the right balance between content, independent study, internal and external assessment.

The student experience is enriched by the IB Community, Ac-tion, Service programme (CAS), the Duke of Edinburgh’s Inter-national Award and global student exchange opportunities.We also have a unique method of preparing students for higher education, helping them build a path to their desired future. Our individual career coaching approach helps students design an Individual Academic Pathway. This pathway contains ad-vice on subject choices, co-curricular activities, organisations to become involved with, student exchange programmes and university and workplace visitation programmes. In doing so, we help each and every student to build the resumé that will help them stand out from the crowd.

We also have a unique method of preparing students for highereducation, helping them build a path to their desired future.


Co-curricular programme -enhancing excellence…Learning outside the classroom forms an important partof a student’s development. Participation in sport and co- curricular activities builds resilience and perseverance, pro-moting physical and mental health, having a positive influence on social skills and, most of all, fun! That’s why we have intro-duced our co-curricular programme.

Physical Education and competitionsOur comprehensive physical education programme includes swimming, gymnastics, athletics, ball sports, fitness, climbing, cricket and a variety of activities that vary annually. Students are entered into competitions with other schools, including cross country running.

Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)The International Baccalaureate’s CAS programme requires students to participate in creative pursuits, sport and service to those in need.

Duke of Edinburgh International AwardSenior School students are challenged in the globally rec-ognized Duke of Edinburgh International Award at bronze, silver and gold levels. This links with their Global Perspectives curriculum and gives a valuable advantage in applying for university places and jobs. Over 8 million people globally have participated in this award.

Community OutreachLinked to International Primary Curriculum and Global Per-spectives courses, students participate in a range of com-munity activities, including a UN peace march, fundraising for Water Aid and UNICEF as well other charities, community day, carnivale parade and inter-school projects.

Co-Curricular activities × Antwerp 10 mile × Art club × Basketball × Badminton × Board games & chess × Cross country × Chinese Art & culture & language × Dance club × Football × ICT club × Little gym × Model United Nations × Music School × Public Speaking × Swimming × Taekwondo × Tennis

Outdoor EducationStudents enjoy an annual week-long outdoor education camp including climbing, judo, mountain biking, canoeing, orienteer-ing, basketball, football and athletics. There is also a popular annual ski trip.

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International Success

Our alumini For a full list of our alumni’s university placements consult our website

GRADUATION YEAR NAME UNIVERSITY GRADE2010 Neerav University College London Physics2010 Rutuja Hatfield College, Durham University Interior Architecture2010 Dhwanit University of Warwick Mechanical Engineering/Business2009 Kyung Hee University of Yonsei, Korea Systems Biology2009 Siddharth Imperial College London Medicine2009 Samvar CASS Business School London Business Studies2008 Abhinav Imperial College London Medicine2008 Jakub Oxford University BioChemistry2008 Yash New York University Economics & Computer Science2007 Apeksha St John's College Oxford PPE (Politics, Philosophy, Economics)2007 Takahiro Sophia University Japan Business2007 Atit Amish University College London Mechanical Engineering/Finance

There are many paths to success, attending an elite university is only one of them. That’s why we emphasise resilience, creativity, intelligence, compassion and hard work as key to a successful life and career.

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IGCSE ResultsCambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is the world’s most popular international curriculum for 14-16 year olds, leading to globally recog-nized and valued Cambridge IGCSE qualifications. Graduates from our school have attained entrance to the most prestig-ious universities in the world and reported back the substantial advantage that the IGCSE gave them. Our results speak for themselves.

DYP INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BELGIUM V WORLD >2008-2013

OUR SCHOOLWORLD


D Y P International School was affirmed for:

“The professionalism of the entire faculty”Dr. Graham Ranger, Director of School Support & Evaluation Council of International Schools 5 year CIS inspection report, 20 December 2013.

International Baccalaureate OrganisationThe IB Diploma Programme (DP) is an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students, aged 16 to 19, for success at university and life beyond. It has been designed to address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students. The pro-gramme, has gained recognition and respect from the world’s leading universities.

The Council of International SchoolsThe Council of International Schools is a not-for-profit mem-bership association of schools and post-secondary institu-tions. CIS defines standards and provides services that sup-port the continuous improvement of international education.

Duke of Edinburgh International AwardThe Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is the world’s leading youth achievement award, bringing together practical experiences and skills to create committed global citizens and equipping young people for life. Over eight million people have participated in the Award in over 140 countries and territories since it was founded by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in 1956.

Cambridge International ExaminationsCambridge International Examinations is the world’s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifica-tions for 5–19 year olds. More than 9000 schools in over 160 countries are part of the Cambridge learning community.

International Primary CurriculumThe International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is a comprehensive, thematic, creative curriculum for 3-11 year olds, with a clear process of learning and with specific learning goals for every subject, for international mindedness and for personal learn-ing. The IPC has been designed to ensure rigorous learning but also to help teachers make all learning exciting, active and meaningful for children.

Languages Accredited byEnglish is the main language of instruction but as an interna-tional school we take a range of languages seriously. Dutch is taught throughout the school, in a playful way in Pre-School and then, from Class 1, as part of the formal curriculum. French is taught from Class 4.

Senior School students who are competent at languages other than English, French or Dutch, may take them in supervised study or online mode. These include Mandarin, Spanish and Russian.

We cater for students starting school at any age, with little or no English, through our learning support programme.

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